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...Association), wealth (the Hasty Pudding social club), and religion (Hillel) etc. But as a whole, extracurriculars, more than any other kind of organization, classify people by what they do, not where they come from. The notion that college-enforced communities, or “house pride” et al., can create more natural and diverse social groups is both naïve and patronizing.If students really want to socialize more within their houses, they will surely give more money to House Committees to organize such events. If, as evidence suggests, they would rather devote their time and energy...
Source: Murray C.J.L. et al.: Eight Americas (2006). Public Library of Science Medicine. Figures represent 1997-2001 averages...
...grades can be intense. That said, grading is sometimes arbitrary, and naturally some preceptors are more gung-ho about their charge than others. If you take an Expos with “Athletes” in the title, you can wear DHA’s to section sans peur et sans reproche, and the curve will probably be softer. Preceptor Luciana Herman boasts one of the strongest reputations. Her sections, which have a political and rhetorical bent, are more intellectually stimulating and better at improving students’ writing than the standard Expos fare, and come highly recommended by sleazy...
...People’s Republic than learn about its culture, don’t fret. Foreign Cultures spans several continents, with a surprising quantity of courses centered on literature, arts, and media. For movie buffs, Kirkland House Master Tom Conley’s FC 21, “Cinema et culture francaise, de 1896 à nos jours,” places French cinematic masterworks in their cultural and historical context. The to-die-for syllabus includes Jean Renoir’s brilliant and hilarious class comedy “The Rules of the Game,” Bunuel?...
...Social Analysis all about? This core tries to provide an introduction to the research methodology and tools of the social sciences. Most of these courses will offer you a watered-down version of a discipline whose department you barely knew existed: linguistics, archaeology, anthropology, public health, et al. Readings can range from dull-as-dust political science graphs to fascinating social theory that will change the way you look at life. Take a cue from uber-popular psychology professor Tal Ben-Shahar and look at this Core from a positive perspective: you get to gab about how society works...